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Cast-Iron Skillet Chicken and Vegetables Dinner
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub potatoes (no need to peel) and cut into 1-inch cubes.
2
Combine salt, granulated garlic, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Add chicken and turn to coat.
3
Set a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add grapeseed oil; heat until oil starts to shimmer and smoke a little, 2 to 5 minutes.
4
Add chicken to hot oil, skin-side down. Sear chicken until the skin is golden brown, about 5 minutes. (If seasonings start to get dark, reduce heat a bit.) Flip and continue cooking until chicken is browned on the second side, a few minutes longer. Using tongs, transfer chicken from skillet to a sheet pan or plate and set aside.
5
Add cubed potatoes to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Transfer to the medium bowl. Add carrots to skillet and cook until they begin to caramelize in spots, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
6
Stir minced garlic and oregano into carrots and remove skillet from heat. Stir in potatoes. Return chicken to skillet, placing it on top of vegetables, skin-side up, and pouring any juices into the pan.
7
Place skillet in preheated oven and roast until the temperature of the chicken in the thickest part reaches at least 165° on a thermometer and vegetables are tender when pierced, 15-20 minutes. Carefully remove skillet from oven. Scatter parsley over chicken and serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Dry Your Chicken Thoroughly 🎯Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels before searing to achieve a golden, crispy skin and better browning through the Maillard reaction.
- Preheat Your Cast Iron Properly 🔥Heat your cast-iron skillet for 3-5 minutes over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles immediately, ensuring optimal searing and crust development.
- Cut Vegetables Uniformly 🥕Cut potatoes and carrots to similar sizes so they cook evenly alongside the chicken and reach tender doneness at the same time.
- Bloom Your Dried Spices 🌿Toast the oregano and garlic powder briefly in the hot pan's residual oil before adding liquid to intensify their flavors and prevent raw spice taste.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan 👨🍳Arrange chicken and vegetables in a single layer without overlapping to ensure proper heat circulation and even cooking rather than steaming.
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Low Sugar
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